Chico yo-yo competition Saturday in City Plaza

The Nor-Cal Yo-Yo Classic is planned for Saturday afternoon in downtown Chico.

A practice session is at 10 a.m. in City Plaza. The contest starts at noon, and is open to youngsters from throughout the region.

The competition will use the recognized National Sport Ladder trick list, and has three age divisions: 10 and under, 11-13 years, 14 and over. Also available will be 1A Freestyle and Open Freestyle divisions.

The contest will help prepare for the national qualifying regional contest in San Francisco in May. The judges will be Chico national champions, Gentry Stein and Zac Rubino.

The contest is hosted by the Chico Yo-Yo club, which holds free yo-yo lessons every Saturday in Diamond Alley, behind Bird in Hand store, 320 Broadway.